Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineHonda CB500Kawasaki Z750
Engine code5VX8
Displacement499 cc748 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)106 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM12 100 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.50:111.30:1
Oil capacity2.93 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore73.0 mm68.4 mm
Stroke59.0 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power7.46 lbs/hp4.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight334 hp/2500lbs531 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxHonda CB500Kawasaki Z750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.714
Final drive2.6662.867
1. gear3.461 (43 mph)2.571 (71 mph)
2. gear2.235 (68 mph)1.941 (94 mph)
3. gear1.75 (86 mph)1.556 (117 mph)
4. gear1.478 (102 mph)1.333 (136 mph)
5. gear1.28 (119 mph)1.2 (152 mph)
6. gear1.13 (134 mph)1.095 (166 mph)
ChasisHonda CB500Kawasaki Z750
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionTubular steel, diamond
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500